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| Extraction | 8/20/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: I have a question regarding tooth extractions?I pulled a tooth out last week and have been in pain ...
A: Fatima - Is it bone or tooth left there? You said you felt a piece of tooth left on the bottom. ...
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| TMJ and Occlusion | 8/19/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: Teig, I have had TMJ problems for about three years. They developed a few months after difficult ...
A: Maggie - What you are describing that the other dentist does is actually a very conservative ...
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| antibiotics before crown? | 8/19/2008 | Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD |
Q: In June, a big cavity I had on a back tooth I use often to chew fell out and took a piece of my ...
A: I think you have a reason to be concerned. While I can't know for sure since I can't examine you, I ...
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| 2yr old with cavities | 8/19/2008 | Stephen J. Moss |
Q: Greetings, Our two year old has cavities that his pediatric dentist wants to repair while he is ...
A: The major concern is the sedation and anesthesia, not the material that the dentist uses to restore ...
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| Extraction | 8/19/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: I have a question regarding tooth extractions?I pulled a tooth out last week and have been in pain ...
A: Fatima - The only proper thing to do is to see the surgeon as soon as possible. In the interim, you ...
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| bone loss | 8/19/2008 | Joseph Zelig, DDS, D.ABP www.smileinthecity.com |
Q: I have had periodontal problems all of my adult life and therefore have had deep root cleanings 3 - ...
A: Studies have shown that people who have lost teeth due to periodontal disease, can have implants and ...
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| oral maxilofacial surgery | 8/19/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: good morning, i am NIRANJAN doing B.D.S in India. my question is 1] WHAT ARE THE CHAIR POSIONS IN ...
A: Niranjan - As with many patients, the position of the patient for the extraction partially depends ...
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| TMJ and Occlusion | 8/19/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: Teig, I have had TMJ problems for about three years. They developed a few months after difficult ...
A: Maggie - In general, the actual occlusion can not be fully determined until the muscles of the jaw ...
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| daughter's traumatic visit to the dentist | 8/18/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: I am quite concerned as my 6yr old daughter had an appointment to have her molar extracted,and my ...
A: To extract a tooth we need to anaesthetise it, but in the case of baby teeth often just an ...
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| Upper Left Incisor has loose feeling w/ some cold/heat sensitivity | 8/18/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: I have had a loose feeling in my upper left incisor (right behind canine tooth) for some time now. ...
A: It is completely normal for teeth to feel very slightly mobile - however it can also be a sign of ...
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| Internal (non-vital) bleaching | 8/18/2008 | Benjamin Schwartz, D.D.S. |
Q: Schwartz, I was just wondering if you could give me your opinions on internal tooth bleaching. More ...
A: I think what you are asking is two separate, but related questions. First - does my tooth need a ...
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| Gum problem - seems to have significantly worsened since I attempted to treat it | 8/18/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: A while ago I thought my gums were looking slightly too dark in parts and maybe not as healthy as ...
A: Corsodyl is really the gold standard for mouthwash - I would be inclined to suggest that you go and ...
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| My daughter's new molar | 8/18/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: I am from the London and I have just registered my 14 months old daughter with our local dental ...
A: It could be a cavity - but it could also be a bit of foodstuff that has got lodged. Don't worry ...
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| prolonged numbness after tooth extraction | 8/18/2008 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: I have 2 bottom tooth extractions (one left and one on right side) and it has been 3 months, i still ...
A: As with any post-operative complication, you and your insurance should be paying for it. Although ...
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| Has treatment advanced over the years, particuarily for nervous patients? | 8/18/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: I'm 34 and I haven't visited a dentist for 15 years mainly as I have been too scared and in more ...
A: Treatment these days should be very much centred on what you want to achieve. Lots of things are ...
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| Veneers/Root Canal | 8/18/2008 | Benjamin Schwartz, D.D.S. |
Q: I had a veneer put on my upper left incisor around 4 years ago. In the past few months I've had a ...
A: Dentists will often access the tooth from the back, as to not make the tooth un-aesthetic. I would ...
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| Veneers/Root Canal | 8/18/2008 | Benjamin Schwartz, D.D.S. |
Q: I had a veneer put on my upper left incisor around 4 years ago. In the past few months I've had a ...
A: The reason you probably needed a root canal was due to decay inside the tooth. If so, this decay can ...
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| Denist cracked my tooth | 8/18/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: I recently made a visit to my dentist. After the first exam, the dentist recommended I get 9 ...
A: It is not unusual to get problems after filling work, and sometimes a 'crack' in the cusp of a tooth ...
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| whiteners | 8/18/2008 | Benjamin Schwartz, D.D.S. |
Q: Is there an over the counter whitening gel you would recommend? I have a mold of my teeth that was ...
A: The OTC whiteners are pretty good. They may not be as strong as the dentist prescribed ones, but ...
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| whiteners | 8/18/2008 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: Is there an over the counter whitening gel you would recommend? I have a mold of my teeth that was ...
A: I know of no OTC whiteners that are made to be placed in your trays. You can start with Crest ...
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| Root Canal through my bridge | 8/18/2008 | Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD |
Q: I need a root canal on a tooth that has a bridge over it. I guess what I am trying to find out is if ...
A: Yes, we do it all the time. Of course there will be a hole in the bridge, but that can be patched ...
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| Smooth palate | 8/18/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: I 've noticed the the roof of my mouth from the front just behind my teeth to where my teeth end in ...
A: Kathy - It is a little difficult for me to come up with an exact diagnosis, but with your symptoms ...
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| multiple tooth extraction | 8/18/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: I am in my late seventies and have had issues with decayed teeth and occasional abscesses. I wear a ...
A: Millie - I hate to tell you this, but the dentist you are seeing may be a problem. For him to even ...
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| Bridge work done , inflamation-puss and margin line | 8/17/2008 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: I recently had a 5 teeth bridge done at the schoool of dentistry i nPuerto Rico. The work was ...
A: I can't be sure, but your gums do look like the margins (edges) of the crowns were placed too deeply ...
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| teeth extraction and infection? | 8/17/2008 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed Monday (6 days ago). The initial recovery was fine and I was ...
A: You are probably right. This sounds like infection has set in secondary to the removal of your ...
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| X-rays | 8/17/2008 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: Dr. Finnk, I am a dental assistant but I work for an endodontist. I recently started seeing a ...
A: In our practices we provide all of our new adult patients with what is the standard of dental here ...
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| cavities | 8/17/2008 | Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD |
Q: how can i go to one dentist an have 0 cavities an another dentist says i have 5. i dont have ...
A: You ask a GREAT question that doesn't have an easy answer. I will share my opinion...but it's only ...
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| prolonged numbness after tooth extraction | 8/17/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: I have 2 bottom tooth extractions (one left and one on right side) and it has been 3 months, i still ...
A: It sounds like you have experienced some nerve damage. You should go back to your dentist. This ...
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| prolonged numbness after tooth extraction | 8/17/2008 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: I have 2 bottom tooth extractions (one left and one on right side) and it has been 3 months, i still ...
A: This is not normal, but is known to be a risk of tooth extraction. It happens less than 1% of the ...
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| cavities | 8/17/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: how can i go to one dentist an have 0 cavities an another dentist says i have 5. i dont have ...
A: Did the first dentist take x-rays? If not then the second dentist could be right. the only way to ...
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| soars on lips from biting | 8/17/2008 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: About a month ago I got 3 of my wisdom teeth removed. I still have numbness on the bottom right side ...
A: See your dentist immediately. If he doesn't have a solution, have him refer you to an oral surgeon. ...
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| Genetics? | 8/17/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: I have severe problems with decay and breaking of my teeth. I brush and floss twice a day and use a ...
A: Tooth decay is caused by exposure to sugar and/or acid in your diet, so the likely cause for your ...
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| gray secondary teeth in a 6 year old | 8/17/2008 | Howard Finnk, D.D.S. |
Q: my 6 year old lost her bottom 2 front teeth 3 months ago. Her primary teeth were all normal color ...
A: It looks like the gray is just her natural tooth color. Most permanent teeth are darker in color ...
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| sore in mouth | 8/17/2008 | Zev Kaufman, D.D.S. |
Q: I wear dentures, thought this sore was a result of them rubbing. However it is not going away and ...
A: Rule of thumb: If it goes away in two weeks, it is an irritation-- No problem. If it has been ...
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| Condyle Hyperplasia | 8/17/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: Teig, For many years I have had a problem with teeth grinding at night and clicking on the right ...
A: Michelle - I do not know of Dr. Nitsum and I cannot even find her on the internet. Saying that, I ...
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| Entodontist examination | 8/17/2008 | Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD |
Q: A less than 2 year old filling that one dentist put on my molar, the #18, my last one back there, ...
A: I can't speak for other offices, but in our office, we would most likely see you for an examination ...
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| implant crown | 8/17/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: I recently had an implant(#10 i think) next to the upper front tooth. I just got my crown ...
A: Pete - You are a victim of a dentist who tries to do more than he is skilled to do. General ...
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| Complicated problem possible Allergy | 8/17/2008 | Zev Kaufman, D.D.S. |
Q: One month ago I had two composite resin fillings put in. At the time I had a swollen salivary ...
A: Sounds like two possible scenarios: An allergy to the preservatives in the anesthetic solution, or ...
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| Oral Surgery Complications | 8/17/2008 | Joel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS |
Q: My daughter had two wisdom teeth surgically removed on May 22. The one side healed alright, but her ...
A: Caryl - First of all, if the mouthwash she is using is the antibacterial rinse Chlorhexidine(the ...
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| Amalgam Filling Removal | 8/16/2008 | Tony Appleton BDS DPDS |
Q: I had 3 amalgam fillings removed from my left lower jaw about 4-5 weeks ago and replaced with ...
A: This doesn't sound like infection - it sounds like the pulp in one or more of the teeth has become ...
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